Here’s a short informational piece you can use for a download page, forum post, or mod listing for Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zip.

Example quick-start (Unity)

The file is typically structured to include:

Installation Method 1: OptiFine

  1. Install OptiFine for your Minecraft version.
  2. Launch Minecraft once with OptiFine profile, then close.
  3. Navigate to %appdata%\.minecraft\shaderpacks (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/shaderpacks (macOS).
  4. Do not unzip the file. Place Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zip directly into the shaderpacks folder.
  5. Re-launch Minecraft, go to Options > Video Settings > Shaders.
  6. Select the pack from the list. Wait for the shader compilation bar to finish.

Step 2: Locate Your shaderpacks Folder

Organize the Files: Once you've extracted the shaders, organize them in a logical manner. This could mean creating folders by version, type of shader, or intended use.

Prerequisites

Before extracting or copying the file, ensure you have one of the following installed: